It turns!

Grounding issues solved, no spark. Thought is that stator is shot. New used one possibly going in today. Ignore the tank, it's from the other bike. One of the carbs is also leaking.

Shiny new starter solenoid arrived yesterday!

Looking forward to hearing this bike turn over!


(photo credits: Back Alley Moto)

Updates

I've been receiving updates from Back Alley Moto.

So far he's:
-ordered a new solenoid
-filled the brake system with brake fluid and confirmed it's working (had the wrong size banjo bolt initially)
-installed the chain
-set up the rear brake
-cleaned the rust off the flywheel
-corrected some of the mistakes I made with the wire harness
-cleaned up electrical contacts on the wire harness
-cleaned up the ground points
-polished the starter

I'm bursting with excitement to finally ride this thing. It might be ready for a test ride in about 2 weeks! eeeeeek!


(photo credits:Back Alley Moto)

New lid!

Told a friend I was looking for a helmet and he came out with this and said it's mine. Wow! Thanks David Colombe!

Well, I made a deal with guy that will help me take the bike to the end and he'll take the other bike I just acquired in trade. The bike is now loaded and ready to take to Armstrong tomorrow evening.

Wire Harness all connected and.....no start

Well, finally got a few hours to work on the bike. Got the wire harness all connected. Head light works, horn works but nothing when I press the start button. Headlight goes dim, then nothing. Slightly anti-climatic evening...